Volume 31 - Issue 9 - September 2018
Feature
09/25/2018
Troy J. Boffeli, DPM, FACFAS; Catlea Gorman, DPM
In light of the ongoing prescription opioid epidemic, these authors offer a thorough review of current guidelines, pertinent insights from emerging literature and share what they have learned from their current post-op pain management...
In light of the ongoing prescription opioid epidemic, these authors offer a thorough review of current guidelines, pertinent insights from emerging literature and share what they have learned from their current post-op pain management...
In light of the ongoing...
09/25/2018
Podiatry Today
News and Trends
09/17/2018
Brian McCurdy
The nine podiatry schools in the United States received a total of 883 applications in 2018, a 1.7 percent increase over the 868 applicants from 2017, according to the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM).
The AACPM...
The nine podiatry schools in the United States received a total of 883 applications in 2018, a 1.7 percent increase over the 868 applicants from 2017, according to the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine (AACPM).
The AACPM...
The nine podiatry schools in the...
09/17/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/12/2018
Pegah Samouhi, DPM; Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
With the plethora of wound dressings available, how can you choose the right dressing for your patients? Assessing the merits and drawbacks of current and emerging dressings, these authors share their experience with multi-layer dressings,...
With the plethora of wound dressings available, how can you choose the right dressing for your patients? Assessing the merits and drawbacks of current and emerging dressings, these authors share their experience with multi-layer dressings,...
With the plethora of wound...
09/12/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/10/2018
Dustin Constant, DPM; Sean Betesh, DPM; David Caminear, DPM, FACFAS; Jeffrey DeLott, DPM, FACFAS; Peter A. Blume, DPM, FACFAS
Given the common nature of lateral ankle injuries and the level of dysfunction that can result from significant injuries, these authors suggest that combining the use of semitendinosus allograft and the Broström-Gould technique could provide...
Given the common nature of lateral ankle injuries and the level of dysfunction that can result from significant injuries, these authors suggest that combining the use of semitendinosus allograft and the Broström-Gould technique could provide...
Given the common nature of...
09/10/2018
Podiatry Today
Residency Corner
09/05/2018
Wesley Jackson, DPM; Dalton Ryba, DPM; Tenaya West, DPM; David Bernstein, DPM, FACFAS
These third-year residents discuss institutional support in their programs, how to handle on-call responsibilities and working with fellow residents who may be underperforming.
These third-year residents discuss institutional support in their programs, how to handle on-call responsibilities and working with fellow residents who may be underperforming.
These third-year residents...
09/05/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/05/2018
Jesse Wolfe, DPM; Harry John Visser, DPM, FACFAS; Emily Keeter, DPM; Tyler McKee, DPM
Offering a closer look at the evolution of first MPJ arthroplasty, these authors discuss early implant designs, assess the pros and cons of unipolar and bipolar devices, and address common complications.
Offering a closer look at the evolution of first MPJ arthroplasty, these authors discuss early implant designs, assess the pros and cons of unipolar and bipolar devices, and address common complications.
Offering a closer look at the...
09/05/2018
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
09/04/2018
Noman A. Siddiqui, DPM, MHA, FACFAS, AACFAS; Brittany E. Mayer, DPM; Tarina Ayazi
These authors discuss complications including infection and non-union that resulted from a foreign body left in the foot during long-term outpatient wound care.
These authors discuss complications including infection and non-union that resulted from a foreign body left in the foot during long-term outpatient wound care.
These authors discuss...
09/04/2018
Podiatry Today
Feature
09/04/2018
Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM, FACFAS, FASPS, FFPM, RCPS(Glasg)
Equinus in the athlete is a controversial topic. Some have opined that since almost every athlete has equinus but a smaller percentage of athletes actually suffer from a pathology, equinus may not actually be pathologic
Equinus in the athlete is a controversial topic. Some have opined that since almost every athlete has equinus but a smaller percentage of athletes actually suffer from a pathology, equinus may not actually be pathologic
Equinus in the athlete is a...
09/04/2018
Podiatry Today
Online Exclusive
09/04/2018
Brad M. Ciano, DPM; Richard Reuter, DPM, FACFAS
Noting schwannomas rarely arise in the foot and ankle alone, these authors discuss the treatment of cellular schwannoma in the fifth toe in a 23-year-old patient.
Noting schwannomas rarely arise in the foot and ankle alone, these authors discuss the treatment of cellular schwannoma in the fifth toe in a 23-year-old patient.
Noting schwannomas rarely arise...
09/04/2018
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
09/03/2018
An innovative line of orthoses appears to be successful in promoting wound healing among patients with diabetic wounds.
The Orthomerica Whole Limb Solutions (OWLS) program was developed with the goal of keeping patients ambulatory while...
An innovative line of orthoses appears to be successful in promoting wound healing among patients with diabetic wounds.
The Orthomerica Whole Limb Solutions (OWLS) program was developed with the goal of keeping patients ambulatory while...
An innovative line of orthoses...
09/03/2018
Podiatry Today
Clinical Solutions in Practice
09/03/2018
An innovative line of orthoses appears to be successful in promoting wound healing among patients with diabetic wounds.
The Orthomerica Whole Limb Solutions (OWLS) program was developed with the goal of keeping patients ambulatory while...
An innovative line of orthoses appears to be successful in promoting wound healing among patients with diabetic wounds.
The Orthomerica Whole Limb Solutions (OWLS) program was developed with the goal of keeping patients ambulatory while...
An innovative line of orthoses...
09/03/2018
Podiatry Today
Forum
08/30/2018
George F. Wallace, DPM, MBA
If you have been in the profession for 20-plus years, you most likely experienced being quizzed during rounds, in the clinic or in the operating room. Depending on the person doing the quizzing, the experience could have been not very...
If you have been in the profession for 20-plus years, you most likely experienced being quizzed during rounds, in the clinic or in the operating room. Depending on the person doing the quizzing, the experience could have been not very...
If you have been in the...
08/30/2018
Podiatry Today
Treatment Dilemmas
08/29/2018
Bob Baravarian, DPM, FACFAS
Arthritis of the ankle can be a challenging and often debilitating problem for patients. Although there have been dramatic improvements and more options in the treatment of ankle arthritis, the common treatment options are best suited to...
Arthritis of the ankle can be a challenging and often debilitating problem for patients. Although there have been dramatic improvements and more options in the treatment of ankle arthritis, the common treatment options are best suited to...
Arthritis of the ankle can be a...
08/29/2018
Podiatry Today
Surgical Pearls
08/28/2018
Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS
The primary goal of ankle fracture management is to improve the functional outcomes of patients and decrease complications. All facets of surgical care for ankle fractures continue to evolve but the foundation of treatment remains achieving...
The primary goal of ankle fracture management is to improve the functional outcomes of patients and decrease complications. All facets of surgical care for ankle fractures continue to evolve but the foundation of treatment remains achieving...
The primary goal of ankle...
08/28/2018
Podiatry Today
Diabetes Watch
08/28/2018
Kenneth R. King, DPM; David Charles Hatch, Jr., DPM, AACFAS
As the incidence of diabetes climbs to over 9 percent among the United States population, the occurrence of diabetic foot infection (DFI) has also reached historic proportions.1,2While physicians are making substantial efforts to prevent...
As the incidence of diabetes climbs to over 9 percent among the United States population, the occurrence of diabetic foot infection (DFI) has also reached historic proportions.1,2While physicians are making substantial efforts to prevent...
As the incidence of diabetes...
08/28/2018
Podiatry Today
Q&A
08/28/2018
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS
These expert panelists discuss how to help wound care patients who are underweight as well as what diet modifications can facilitate optimal wound healing.
Q:
What do you do for underweight patients with wounds?
A:
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS,...
These expert panelists discuss how to help wound care patients who are underweight as well as what diet modifications can facilitate optimal wound healing.
Q:
What do you do for underweight patients with wounds?
A:
Kazu Suzuki, DPM, CWS,...
These expert panelists discuss...
08/28/2018
Podiatry Today
